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Old 05-31-2005, 07:31 AM   #196
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Re: Colexi\'s Spring Break Adventure, Thread 2 of 2 - Updated 5/14

Great photos and updates Marnie Looking forward to hearing all about your dinner with the donkey
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Great update Marnie. Your pictures are great!! Can't wait to read more!!!
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Just got caught up on your latest posts!! Wonderful pictures!! Looking forward to more!
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Your pics of IASW are great!
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Re: Colexi\'s Spring Break Adventure, Thread 2 of 2 - Updated 5/14

How neat that you can finally refill your mugs at the store at the Beach Club – that sounds like a good improvement!

You can tell where they’ve renewed the dolls in some of your close up shots Marnie – It’s a Small World looks so good now. I cannot wait to drag Mark on this!

Now - more please, I think someone mentioned my donkey...
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Terrific update, Marnie!
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Great update. Love the pictures of IASW!
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Great updates Marnie!! I that picture of you and Alexa with Art!!
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I'm finally getting caught up, Marnie. Great updates! I'm still amazed at how much you squeeze in with the little ones in tow. Looking forward to more!
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More great updates Marnie!! Sorry to hear you had to clean out the fridge yourself
Can't wait to hear about your dinner.
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Just got caught up again! Great updates, Marnie! I hope the BC gets cracking on the "magic" soon....
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I love those pics of IASM... it looks gorgeous in there now that it's been renovated
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Marnie,

I just got caught up!! Great updates!! Love the "silly" pictures of the children!!
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I love your pics!!! Alexa and Colin are sooo cute!! I can't wait to read the rest of your report!
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